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Gothic Rosarie

Achbar — Tue, 20 May 2008 04:24:38 GMT

Greetings, I have just joined this Tribe and I hope all of you are doing fine and well. I am brand stinking new to beading. I have but one project in mind. I need some hematite beads, maybe about 12mm and I need large silver or chrome skulls. I want to make a Rosary with these items. Where can i get the su[pplies and have you ever made anything as weird as this?

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Any Virginia/DC beaders going to the expo this weekend?

whimofsteel — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:15:03 GMT

The gem and jewelry expo is in Chantilly this weekend.
I would love to meet anyone else attending!
I'm going Friday and either Saturday or Sunday, depending on who else is going.

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Turning Brooches into pendants!

michelle — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 23:14:35 GMT

Does anyone know how to turn a brooch into a pendant for a necklace??? Is their something I need to sodder on to it? I foun some great old vintage brooches that would look great on necklaces. Thanks in advance for your help!!

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where to buy sparkley beads?

jenlindseys — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:21:53 GMT

HI all! I'm looking for some faceted green beads....and I'd LOVE them to be plastic.
Any ideas? it would be wonderful to have free shipping too. I love artbeads.com because I can get samples before I buy in bulk!
Thanks in advanced~

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selling jewelry

jenlindseys — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:06:41 GMT

Does anyone casually sell jewelry that they make and realize they have no one to give it to? I was just curious where or how you would do it. I don't really plan to make money off of it. Jewelry making is more of a hobby for me, but it would be good to get rid of some of the spare stuff I have sitting in a box from Christmas gift leftovers :) I had left over beads from a project and thought maybe I'd sell it for the cost of materials plus a little...but didn't really think it was worth ebay.

Just curious!
Thanks.

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Los Angeles Bead Buddy?

CarlaG — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 17:24:18 GMT

Hi, I am new to beading and none of my friends bead.

I am looking for anyone that beads and would like to go to bead shows aroung Los Angeles. One is coming up on December 1st. I have never been to one and all though I am sure I can manage alone I thought it would be a nice way to make a new friend.

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New tribe member: Hi!

D H — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 02:30:41 GMT

I'm a fairly experienced seed beader who also works with simplified wire wraps and a series of ART pieces (snooty tone). I'm new to the whole tribe thing...pretty cool so far!

I'll post a few of my pieces. If you have any questions about techniques, feel free to email me. I'm not online a lot so I'll get back to you when I can!

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Hi everyone

cindy — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:20:36 GMT

I just wanted to say 'hi'.

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Check out this new bead trbe!

bellydancingetoile — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 23:37:52 GMT

The Bead Exchange - a place to sell, trade or swap beads and findings left over from projects or bead you won't use....what you don't want is someone else's project waiting to happen......
http://tribes.tribe.net/thebeadexchange

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Not quite bead related but...

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:47:44 GMT

Anyone ever feel like this about their beadcrafts?

http://www.cafepress.com/katsjungle/3194880

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Fuzzy beads

dreamindrgn — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 03:40:57 GMT

Hi... does anyone know where i can get a copy of Blue bear beads pattern on how to make fuzzy beads. I used to have it, now cannot find it. Can someone help? Thanks.

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Trying to convert earrings into a necklace

langenoir — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:28:13 GMT

I bought these black metal wing earrings and want to make them part of a necklace... I was thinking either I hammer a small nail through to make a hole, or to hot glue a jumpring to the back... Any comments/ideas? Thanks!

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Adios

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:27:13 GMT

Hi all just a note to say so long...I'm going to cancel my tribe account ...it's been fun for a while but it's getting to the point where I can't go to the tribe pages I've joined without having some ovscene photo showing over a members name...just don't want to be forced to view such obscene nosense...so Adios...

Sincerely
Saltheart

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Bead store on church st in..

Leaf — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 21:03:45 GMT

San francisco. I need to now what the name is of the store at the corner of church and market st. I thought it was karisma, but I can't find information about it online. I need to know what there store hours are ASAP. If anyone could help me that would be great
peace;
LSB

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Spiral Lovers...?

Krys — Mon, 29 May 2006 10:15:00 GMT

JUst wondered if I was the only one in the group obsessed by variations and adaptations of spiral cords. They're my jewelry staple, mostly finding their way into long, asymetrical lariats, with a lot of breaks into strung beads, but I also work them solid, and am learning (trying to, anyhow,) different kinds of spirals, too.

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I hope it is OK to anounce my new HandMade bead store...

William — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 02:03:18 GMT

I Just opened an ebay store and here is the Link
http://stores.ebay.com/Hand-Made-Beads-and-Other-Fun-Stuff
if you mention you saw this on tribe I will include a Special Bonus Item for you in your order if you make one.

I Hope it will not upset people that I Have posted this... I am Just trying to get the word out.

William

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Hey I make RAKU Beads for Jewelry

William — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 10:30:08 GMT

Please feel free to look at my photo album on my profile page to see examples of beads I make, and some other stuff I make too!
I am looking for folks who would like to retail my work.
or buy in quantities for makeing their own creations to sell.
I have alot more designs than are shown... I am Working on ore Pics.
let me know what you think...
William

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Help with string please!

chiefly — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 23:39:37 GMT

Hi! I'm rather new to beading - I've been amusing myself for a while with glow-in-the-dark mini pony beads and neon rexlace... but now I want to make pretty stuff for people who aren't ravers. I have a lot of really nice beads, but I've discovered that there is some problem with every type of string I try to use. If it's thin enough to make multiple passes, it's weak and flimsy - if it's nice and strong, it's too thick. I can't afford the fancy 'beading specific' strings offered for sale online, and besides I want to bead *now*, not wait two weeks for delivery!

I have some native american beadwork that my parents bought somewhere in the southwest about 30 years ago - the string used in these necklaces is awesome - thin and very, very strong. It seems to be some kind of plant product. Does anyone know what this might be, or where I could find some? Or am I stuck with frustratingly substandard materials until I'm willing/able to fork out $ for the Good Stuff?

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hallo all, pics up!

semira — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:39:34 GMT

hey there, i just posted my pics in the photo album of the jewlery i make with seedbeads....i'd like to start selling my bead jewlery online, any suggestions for prices and comments on jewlery? all the best...

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Buying silver in Thailand?

danalevittdesigns — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 21:13:24 GMT

I am going to Thailand (several areas from the North to the Islands & BKK) and would love to know if you have ever bought silver beads there. If so, specifically where? Are they easy to find? Do I need to worry about anything like documentation - like applying for a business-related Visa (as a tourist I will go for under 30 days so I do not need a visa otherwise) ? I would certainly buy more than the average shopper, but not like a major importer...Don't know if customs will be an issue...Any advice would be great. If I do bring stuff back, can I write off my trip? And to do that, what documentation would I need to do so legitimately, if I were to get audited? Thanks!

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A Hi All intro : )

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 04:07:29 GMT

Hi All : )
I'm really just getting started in beading. I make baby bracelets from cat's eye beads to sell at my sis's store. I started mostly just to see if I could actually turn a profit and found that I find working with beads and making things so very relaxing that I think I will eventually try to do it full time. Still working out styles and bead types that will allow me to make a profit and have thought of several ways to make money doing it. We have a strong football spirit here so school and team bracelets will turn a profit. Also seasonal bracelets you get the point I'm sure. I took jewelry making in way back when in highschool and always wanted to try my hand at the artistic trades so I now stepping out in a small way to realize those desires. Hope to learn some interesting things and fun projects in here.
Sincerely
Saltheart

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Dragonfly workshop

solomax — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 06:26:25 GMT

I'm currently touring California teaching a workshop that shows individuals how to bead dragonflies. While doing so participants answer questions and read quotes that help them gain insight and a clear vision to find direction. For more info visit: http://www.solomax.com/dflys.html

I'm in Sacramento at Horse Cow Arts, a Burner communal creative living space, after a workshop here with 8 ladies that was very successful. I'll be in San Francisco until Thanksgiving, then LA for a couple weeks, then up to Southern Utah, and down through AZ, so if you'd like to host a workshop for yourself and friends, please give a call: 818-331-9707 or email max@solomax.com

I have an amazing place to do workshops in Malibu if you live in the area... on beautiful land owned by the family of Frank Lloyd Wright, 2000ft looking over the ocean, so if you know teachers and home-schoolers who would be interested... or any group, please let them or me know.

The workshop is $20 per person. Or you can do it online too, for just $10... see: http://www.solomax.com/step-by-step.html

Have fun!
-Cory
www.solomax.com
www.actionheronetwork.net

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beads online?

momo — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:22:56 GMT

i'm looking for a very specific (but very plain) kind of bead (fluorescent pink spheres, approx 1" in diameter) and am having a hard time finding a place that sells them. any ideas???

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Hi all, Just joined

Christine — Tue, 02 May 2006 23:21:16 GMT

Hi just found this cool site "tribe.net" and found some topics of my interest, BEADING!!!

I have been beading for a few years and even set up a site to post all my bead work photos and free instructions I draw out to share (no selling) at: http://www.beadjewelrymaking.com

Thanks for looking!

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Bead Art on Delphi

greginjerome — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 17:56:50 GMT

Hey,
Is anyone here familiar with the Bead Art site on Delphi forums? I have been on this site for several years. Its an online group and the inspiration is great. Go check it out. Look at the art they post, the beaded dolls are wonderful. You will also find links on peoples posts that lead to their websites where you will find amazing pieces.
Here is the link:
http://forums.delphiforums.com/BeadArt/start

Also check this link for Rebekah Hodous. The beaded violin is amazing. Gotta see it.
http://www.hodous.com/itspeakstoyoursoul.htm

Blessings-Greg

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Greetings From Arizona

greginjerome — Tue, 30 May 2006 15:08:06 GMT

Hey All,
I am a bead work artist. In addition to being a social worker during the week, I have been doing bead work for 20 years. I mostly use peyote stitch, brick, spiral and free form which is my favorite.
I just joined the Tribe network last night and am looking for like minded people to chat with.
I live in Jerome Arizona, a great little hippie town art community. We have more art galleries than anything and have over a million visitors a year, that's how Jerome now supports itself since the mining stopped in the 40's.
Anyway, glad to be here.
Greg

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Tiger Striped Handcrafted Lampshade is Still For Sale

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 07:05:53 GMT

http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/b8e/9b5/b8e9b5f7-3ff3-49df-9509-cd3c88f3530a

This item has been taken back into my possession after having tried selling it at a local boutique (and obviously failing). Im really at a loss of any other options of how to sell these things.

Things tried:
Local antique, boutique and craft stores
Bead store nearby
Ebay

Im looking for other options. Surely there must be a way to sell my beaded lampshades.

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My items up on this tribe! Full baeded lampshades

Wed, 04 May 2005 01:23:08 GMT

I have added my 2 lampshade creations that I have recently made. I have tried to sell them on ebay 2 times so Im remaining gquiet until I can find my market.

Anyone have some advice?

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beading patterns?

semira — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 16:13:38 GMT

Hi y'all, i'm a newbie in this tribe...i love beading and am wondering if you guys have favorite pattern sites? I do all types of jewlery seedbead projects. I also love peyote and loom beading. my favourite site so far to find inspiration is www.crafster.org

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Beadwork as Art?

StarMind — Sat, 25 Jun 2005 15:34:51 GMT

Is anybody out there as frustrated as I am with the artistic level of beadwork these days? Maybe it's just because I'm in Ohio now, instead of Southern CA, but the bead mags, classes, and other stuff I've seen is not very inspiring. Of course, maybe it's just me and my own inability to translate what I see in my head to a 3 dimensional beaded object.....

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really, really frightening

dynomoose — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 06:54:47 GMT

So I've been working on my list for the flood insurance adjuster (Lost everything in Katrina). Got to my beads and really started working out what I had. In beads alone (mostly seed beads at that) I had over $5000 invested.
Seriously.
No padding.
Scary, no?
Needless to say, the nice folks at General Bead and Fire Mountain are going to be getting scary big orders from me once my insurance check comes in! That is assuming I can find space for all of that int he crappy little apartement we're moving into.

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Looking for another craftswoman to share booth space at upcoming festival

Stillfire — Fri, 27 May 2005 06:04:55 GMT

Hi,
I'd like to share booth space at this festival: www.campbettycampout.com/

We could split the cost ($300 total) 2 ways or possibly 3 ways if they allow 3 of us to share space.

I will be selling beaded and sterling silver wire beaded jewelry and also broken plate mosaics.

Let me know asap if you are interested--feel free to email me directly at: stillfire@sbcglobal.net

Thanks--this should be lots of fun!

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I'm entered in a jewelry contest!!

Liz — Thu, 19 May 2005 16:38:59 GMT

I entered the Land of Odds "Ugly Necklace Contest" this year. They started the voting already. If you want to see mine, here's the url

http://www.landofodds.com/store/ugly3contest.htm

mine is #7. Wish me luck

Keep Beadin'
Liz

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Upcoming Bay Area bead shows!

shakti411 — Tue, 03 May 2005 05:38:29 GMT

Oakland for Bead Bazaar next Sat 5/7
http://www.norcalbeadsociety.org/beadbazaar.html

San Mateo for the Intergem Show 6/10 - 6/12
www.intergem.net/ps-shows-main.html

San Francisco for the Whole Bead 7/22 - 7/24
www.wholebead.com/calendar.html

Oakland for the BABE 2005 11/4 - 11/6
www.beadextravaganza.com/index.html

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Trade Beads and Beyond tribe

Wed, 20 Apr 2005 18:04:36 GMT

Hi Everyone,

You're invited to join my new Trade Beads and Beyond tribe:

http://tradebeads.tribe.net/

It's a marketplace, gallery, and information exchange for tradebead and adornment enthusiasts. Feel free to post pics of your work, collections, and more.

Cheers,
Mark

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Beading Auction

Sun, 17 Apr 2005 06:24:38 GMT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4374327143

An auction for one of 2 lampshades that I have made

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dreadbeads

tendrilsista — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 17:04:47 GMT

Hey knappy mamas and papas! Handmade by me just for you...some supa phatty dread cuffs for your locks! check out the link below for pics and details. Email me if you're interested!!

blog.myspace.com/index.cfm

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Beads for Sale

kahlea — Tue, 15 Mar 2005 00:57:21 GMT

go here for beads, bells, shells, and other bead fun!
http://www.thegoddessgarden.net/tt_product_18.html
or here
http://stores.ebay.com/The-Goddess-Garden

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Up the Creek Without a Beaded Paddle

Mon, 07 Mar 2005 03:40:12 GMT

Help!

I have just moved to San Bernardino. I know that I can find a Michael's here but there is not a good selection of beads for most of my projects. I am seeking a place rather like General Bead in SF that has such a large selection somewhere down here. I know that most likely there is a place like this in LA but I dont know. Can anyone help?

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Pacificryan's site

Prariepunk — Sun, 06 Mar 2005 16:50:06 GMT

Check out my site and let me know what you think please...
www.members.shaw.ca/pacificryan

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Intro

Mon, 13 Dec 2004 17:42:16 GMT

I am a SF Bay beading woman. I enjoy this as a hobby and dont do it as much as I like these days. Lately I have really been wanting to keep doing beaded lampshades and maybe a bit of jewlery.

I like to go bead shopping but San Jose has a pretty lousy selection. I miss General Bead!

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Finding a good source of Bugle Beads

Ohoyo — Thu, 10 Jun 2004 07:06:55 GMT

I am doing a lot of projects that require a great deal of Bugle beads, anyone know where I can get my hands on some, a place with lots of variety (bugles)? Thanks!!

Ohoyo Anaksholi

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best LA bead store

Ansley — Thu, 09 Sep 2004 04:34:02 GMT

This place is the best....
The San Gabriel Bead Company
325 E Live Oak Ave
Arcadia, CA 91006
626-798-9085
www.beadcompany.com

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Need 4mm holes

Grandma — Sun, 25 Jul 2004 04:19:57 GMT

Hi Folks,

I have a special use for beads with holes that are just over 4 mm, anywhere from 4.1 up to as large as 4.9 mm. 4.2 to 4.3 is perfect.

I am mostly interested in solid sterling (or other metal), bone, horn, semi-precious stone beads of all kinds, cloisonne, perhaps some glass if it is really tough, Bali beads if no sharp edges. Very small rings, especially inlaid ones, work great.

Any ideas? Sources?

Thanks,
Grandma

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SF Bay Beaders

Geri — Fri, 23 Apr 2004 16:17:17 GMT

For the San Francisco folks,

Check out SF Bay Beaders, which meets quarterly for beading and potluck. Next meeting is this Sunday 4/25.

http://www.numenor.org/~gdw/sf-bay-beaders/

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